Osiris ToursReviews of osiristours.com

We just completed a 2-week tour with Osiris Tours to Egypt and Jordan. Everything went off just as promised. Mahmoud with Osiris responded quickly to all of our questions--often in minutes. He would also call if there were things that needed clarifying. He provided a comprehensive itinerary and list of emergency numbers--though we never needed them:-) From our pick- up at the airport--they moved us quickly through immigration. This was so appreciated as we don't speak Arabic. Our tour guides were with us from start to finish, Sultan in Cairo and Khalaf in southern Egypt. Both guides were highly knowledgeable and had excellent English. Their command of the language was comprehensive and very nuanced. They offered us much more than rote description, but really brought alive the history, architecture, people, and art. They adapted to our style of touring and made each visit seem special and pertinent to our interests. The hotels selected were great==safe, nice rooms with excellent views, good food, and nice amenities. The Nile cruise ship was very comfortable and offered a unique way to see the country from a different perspective and at a bit slower pace. We had the same drivers for most of the trip. The vehicles were very comfortable, and the drivers adhered to speed limits and made us feel safe and secure. Our time in Jordan was short but operated in the same manner--great access to guide at Petra and in Amman as well as an excellent driver. Security is very present in the country and we always felt safe. We were able to walk alone and, in the evenings, and did not face hassle or feel concern for our safety. The pyramids (and sites leading up to the pyramid) were amazing. Loved the camel ride at sunset--had thought it would be hokey, but it was an excellent way to gain perspective on these amazing structures. We enjoyed the trip through the desert to Abu Simbel and thoroughly enjoyed our time sailing down the Nile. It takes time in Luxor to see everything--but it was worth it!

My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and Osiris Tours planned the perfect trip for us!!! It was the best vacation we have ever had. The itinerary was absolutely perfect and had the right amount of busy time and free time to relax. We felt extremely safe. The guides. WOW, the guides. Absolutely incredible!!! We LOVED Sam and Saed (bazooka) so much. They were both so wonderful. They had such a good mix of knowledge, but were also funny and we just enjoyed our time with them! The hot air balloon ride was wonderful. The pilot did such a great job at landing, we didn't even have to hold on. Thank you for suggesting the extras too!!! We LOVED going inside Seti and Nephreteri. We would have missed out if we had not gone inside those. Worth every penny! One of my very favorite experiences was the camel ride. I was very nervous, but they did such a good job helping to calm my nerves and wow, was the view incredible. Doing it by ourselves at sunset overlooking the pyramids was so romantic. It was the absolute perfect way to end our trip. I loved that was the last thing we did. I also loved that we visited the museum after we had already seen all the tombs and temples. We were able to picture exactly where all the artifacts belonged and had a better picture of what it would have looked like. We LOVED the four seasons, hilton and the movenpick cruise. All the accommodations were fantastic!! If you are looking for someone who is an expert and will plan an incredible trip customized just for you, pick Osiris. You won't be disappointed!! I wish I could give them 10 stars!!!

We had an excellent 12 day tour of Egypt. Osiris asked us what we wanted to see & do and they offered a proposed itinerary. A few changes were made and that is what we got. Ours was a private tour. From the time we landed in Egypt until the time we left Osiris personnel were with us. They handled all documents, tickets, permits, transportation, drivers, accommodations and a number of meals. We only needed to be concerned with what to buy and taking photos. Our primary guide proved to be a good photographer.

We have been travel around the world often. We seek adventure and freedom during our travel. So far, our family of 3 always plan and manage the travel by ourself. We wanted to visit Egypt for many years and tried to find the best way to go. We know going on our own could be challenge, but we don’t want follow a tour without the freedom. That’s how we found the Osiris Tours - to have a private tour that can have the customized itinerary. From day one when we initial the connect with Osiris Tours to the end after we got back to Canada, the owner of the company Mahmoud Gebril, worked with us through the whole journey. He personally took us through the planning process. He very well understood our expectations and provided us the recommendations with options. We have nothing but only the nice comments toward the tour guides, airport representatives and drivers in Egypt. It was a great feeling to see the Osiris representative Mahmoud at the Cairo airport. He took care the visa and custom, and checked us in the hotel. We didn’t have to worry about anything. Both tour guides Sultan in Cairo and Hotep in Luxor are great. They are knowledgable and professional. Hotep from Luxor is exceptional with his passion to the ancient Egyptian history and the Egyptian culture. 8 days started from Aswan on a Nile Cruise to the visit of almost all the major sites in Upper Egypt, Hotep took care us nicely. He explained everything like stories, made us to learn about what we see more interesting and more meaningful. We learnt not only the ancient Egypt Kings , queens, Gods and Goddess, also the egyptian culture and people. He built the connection with us at more personal level. We had a lot of interesting conversations. He is flexible and takes care all the little details. That makes us feel safe and special. We are very much appreciated. Our drivers are very nice and so skillful, especially when navigating the extreme busy streets of Cairo and Alexandria. Adding some must-see Inside of tombs , like King Ramesses VI and Queen Nefertari in the itinerary is worth it. They are the most beautiful and well preserved tombs. The tomb of King Tutankhamum is not big, but seeing the mummy of King Tut is very special. The excursion to visit the Temple of Abydos and Dendera was a extraordinary experience, not only the temples themselves, also the ride through the villages, where we can see the life of the people in the country side. There is not only the magnificent temples and tombs to see in Egypt. In between, we also did the Camel ride by the Pyramid, Sun Rise Hot Air Ballon Ride Over the West Bank of Luxor. Those were the most exciting moment of our trip. We had the fantastic time in Egypt. The whole trip went supper smooth and we didn’t have a moment felt unsafe, thanks to all the tour guides, drivers and representatives from Osiris. We are strongly recommend Osiris Tours USA if you want to fully enjoy the marvel of Egypt. We will certainly call Mr. Gebril when we will plan to go to Morocco, Jordon or any destinations covered by Osiris Tours USA. Thank you!

Our vacation to Egypt was amazing! We saw Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswan where we took a beautiful relaxing cruise on the Nile to Luxor, we made a day trip to the MUST SEE Abydos and Dendara then back to Cairo. Our Egyptologist Sam was top notch, he was very knowledgeable and we learned so much. We felt like family by the end of the trip. I wanted to add that we felt very safe and taken care of. The hot air balloon ride over Luxor was breathtaking, at first I was hesitant but I’m so glad I chose to go. The Nubian village was nice and in hindsight I wish I took the camel ride through. Mahmoud is terrific and if you need anything or have any questions he responds almost instantly! Osiris Tours made sure we were organized and prepared for each destination and went out of their way to make our experience unforgettable. We saw so much, I couldn’t possibly include everything but everyone should go see Egypt in their lifetime for the ancient history alone. I highly recommend Osiris Tours, we will definitely use them again on a future trip to Morocco!

We visited Cairo and Luxor area for 10 days holiday in December 2018 and January 2019. Osiris Tours and Mahmoud Gebril did an exceptional job in organizing our first trip to Egypt. After explaining him our general interests and desires, he created a perfect itinerary that combined guided tours of main archaeological attractions, but also local culture hot spots. We had a perfect guided tour / free time ratio for informative, immersive, yet pleasant and relaxing experience. Accommodation was great and everything was very well organized. We highly recommend Osiris Tours to anyone wishing to visit Egypt and the region in the future.

From my first inquiry, until the follow-up call I received from Mahmoud after returning, I was treated to a level of care, attention, and thoughtfulness that I have never encountered when traveling -from everyone involved. Egypt is a country that I felt I needed help with...there is so much territory to cover, sites to see, language and social challenges to navigate, that I felt that if I wanted to take this trip, I’d need to find a skilled tour company. I’m happy to say that I chose the best! Based on a couple preliminary phone calls, Mahmoud paired us with the perfect guide! I’ve thought a number of times since, just how skilled he was at matching our personalities and interests to our guide. Without that level of expertise, this could have been a very different trip. Our guide for the 12 days was Khalaf. He was exceptional; incredibly knowledgeable, fun to be with, and very aware of our daily abilities to take in information. He wove the 12 day tour together beautifully! I would highly recommend requesting Khalaf for your trip. At all times, I felt that our guide was watching out for our safety and any concerns we had in regard to that. From beginning to end, the trip was flawless (I mean that sincerely!). All I had to do was show up each day, knowing that I could relax and be completely present in the journey vs. navigating the many challenges of taking such an expansive trip. There is no need to look elsewhere! If you feel a trip to Egypt is in your future, chose Osiris Tours! -they crafted an incredibly successful tour that has left me with nothing but good memories (many!) of my journey. I mean that sincerely. Go now! Call Mahmoud! Egypt is waiting!

This was a 'bucket list' trip for both of us and it exceeded any expectations that we had. We are both experienced travellers and have visited over 40 countries each, so feel well positioned to comment on your operations: We can't thank you enough for everything you organised for us. From the moment we stepped off the plane until we sadly left Egypt, we felt safe, respected and looked after. Everyone we engaged with were friendly, helpful and professional. Our two guides really brought Egypt and it's past and recent history to life for us - with their warmth, enthusiasm and rich story telling. Mahmoud Sultan and Sam were fantastic in pitching the information exactly to our level and had the ability to sense when we had taken in enough. We felt our attention never waned and didn't feel bored for a moment. We were also grateful to be able to engage in stimulating discussions, trying to learn somewhat about daily life in Egypt at present. Visiting a local cafe and eating and drinking local food with our guides/drivers were absolute highlights for us! We have already made our own version of Kushari and it will no doubt be a regular part of our diet, prompting us to always think of our friends in Egypt. The shopping opportunities were greatly appreciated and we felt the establishments we were taken to delivered a friendly, authentic experience at reasonable prices. We will treasure our Cairo papyrus featuring the last judgement by Osiris (again making us think of your team), our Aswan essences (who has Frankensense, myrrh, lotus and papyrus in their homes in Australia?) and a charming alabaster figurine of Horus from Luxor. We also felt that your guides did very well ensuring these proprietors were not excessively pushy and reputable businesses. The Nile cruise on the Farah was incredible. The facilities and staff on the boat were excellent. The chef and his team provided a fantastic offering at every meal and we loved experiencing Egyptian food and being on a boat with a mixture of passengers, both Egyptian and foreign. We have our photos, treasures and memories and will never forget our time in Egypt and would have no hesitation recommending you and your team to anyone who wants to full fill their dream of visiting Egypt. Thanks you sincerely and we'd be thrilled if you could give this feedback to everyone who helped make our trip so fabulous. We will no doubt be back in touch in the future to seek your help with other holidays in other locations that you offer. If you have any mailing lists we'd love to be included on it. Thank you Mahmoud,